Toulouse heritage

Toulouse is a city of contrasts with an exceptional heritage that offers the visitor plenty of pleasant surprises such as mansions from the Renaissance period which was the golden age of the town. The city also hosts an amazing blend of brick and stone buildings and a rich collection of museums built within historical monuments or on former industrial sites. From place to place, along streets and monuments, “la ville rose” meets history and reveals all its charms. At night, the city enlightens and Toulouse takes on a new face: the facades, the monuments and the river become the main characters of Toulouse’s magical evenings.

Unique monuments and museums

Capitole: this imposing building, which was completed in the 18th century, is home to both the Town Hall and the Capitole Theatre.

Saint-Sernin Basilica: listed as a World Heritage Site (on the way of Saint James), this monument is considered one of the biggest romanesque basilicas in the West.

Jacobins Monastic Ensemble: founded in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Dominican Order, this set of buildings is a jewel of meridional Gothic art.

Canal du Midi : Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Canal du Midi runs from Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea.

Private mansions : during the Renaissance, the city, enriched by the woad trade, saw a blossoming of sumptuous homes. Later on, the classic era was to make a lasting mark on the mansions spread throughout the city.

A Set of Fine Museums : the Augustins fine arts muséum, the Natural History Museum, the Abattoirs Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art…

Events

Fête de la violette de Toulouse (violet celebration days) – February

Toulouse into the ring (circus) - May

¡Río Loco! (world music festival) - June

Les Siestes électroniques (electronic music) - June

Tangopostale, Argentinean tango international festival - July

Toulouse beaches - July-August

Toulouse d’été (concerts) - July-August

Piano at the Jacobins - September

Le Printemps de Septembre (arts) – September/October

Toulouse the Organs - October

La Novela (arts et sciences festival) - October

Jazz sur son 31 Toulouse jazz festival - October

Christmas market - December

Toulouse way of life

Enjoying the Midi Toulousain means taking the time to live. Stroll through the bustling streets for a shopping trip, stroll through the market with its various flavours and colours or just linger at an outdoor café... Here, the atmosphere shows the personality of the southern people: authentic, friendly and popular. Toulouse also has a real knowledge when it comes to welcoming visitors and offering them good opportunities to gather around a table and to enjoy the local products (foie gras, fillet of duck, sausage, cassoulet of Toulouse, wines and cheeses...).

Book your stay

Make a reservation for your next stay in Toulouse. A discovery weekend along the Canal du Midi, a cultural heritage weekend, an exploration of “Cité de l'espace” theme park or a weekend only dedicated to relaxation and well being. Just pick one of these “à la carte week-ends” among our various stay proposals. It will be the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a fortunate time while in Toulouse, a city renowned for its good way of life.